Monotes redheadii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
redheadii
ID:
376690
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 33: 101 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376022
Common Names
- Monotes redheadii
- Redheadii Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes redheadii (also called Redhead's Monotes, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Africa, where it is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, linear leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes redheadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes redheadii is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and smooth nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green, red-headed-shaped leaves.
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Monotes redheadii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and then replanted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Monotes redheadii
Monotes redheadii is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Africa.
Monotes redheadii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes redheadii?
Monotes redheadii
What is the family of Monotes redheadii?
Rubiaceae
Where is Monotes redheadii found?
Monotes redheadii is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Species in the Monotes genus
Monotes adenophyllus, Monotes africana, Monotes autennei, Monotes dasyanthus, Monotes doryphorus, Monotes duvigneaudii, Monotes engleri, Monotes gilgii, Monotes gilletii, Monotes glaber, Monotes glandulosus, Monotes gossweileri, Monotes hirtii, Monotes hutchinsonianus, Monotes hypoleucus, Monotes kapiriensis, Monotes katangensis, Monotes kerstingii, Monotes lukuluensis, Monotes lutambensis, Monotes madagascariensis, Monotes magnificus, Monotes nyasensis, Monotes paivae, Monotes pearsonii, Monotes pwetoensis, Monotes redheadii, Monotes rubriglans, Monotes rufotomentosus, Monotes stevensonii, Monotes thomasii, Monotes tomentellus, Monotes verdickii, Monotes xasenguensis,
Species in the Dipterocarpaceae family
References
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.